Thousands of Loyalists March on Stormont

EXHIBITION : CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT 1968-69

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As the parliament meets at Stormont to debate the Cameron Report, thousands of loyalists join Ian Paisley in a protest outside.

Title

Paisley Protest at Stormont Opening

1st Broadcast

30/09/1969

Clip Duration

00:02:52

Material Type

Video

Series title

RTÉ News

Clip title

Thousands of Loyalists March on Stormont

Extended description

The crowd chant for former Minister of Home Affairs, William Craig, who appears briefly on the balcony to wave.
The report shows the crowd singing 'The Sash My Father Wore' as they yield union jack flags. One loyalist is pictured holding a defamatory placard about Bernadette Devlin and another in support of protestants.

Information

A RTÉ News report from Stormont featuring unionist marchers.
This report was broadcast on 30 September 1969.

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